Eastbourne academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 20 schools in Eastbourne, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 183St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary– · 432 students
- 275The Cavendish SchoolEastbourne · Academy All-through47.3 Attainment 8 · 1,399 students
- 358St Catherine's CollegeEastbourne · Academy Secondary47.6 Attainment 8 · 1,064 students
- 457St John's Meads Church of England Primary SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 162 students
- 557Roselands Infants' SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary– · 244 students
- 656Parkland Junior SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 243 students
- 754Stafford Junior SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 355 students
- 849Gildredge HouseEastbourne · Academy All-through46.7 Attainment 8 · 1,169 students
- 945Ratton SchoolEastbourne · Academy Secondary43.0 Attainment 8 · 1,183 students
- 1040Tollgate Community Junior SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 335 students
- 1137Parkland Infant SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary– · 178 students
- 1230St Andrew's Church of England Infants SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary– · 215 students
- 1330The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
- 1427Oakwood Primary AcademyEastbourne · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 300 students
- 1527Shinewater Primary SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 393 students
- 1627Ocklynge Junior SchoolEastbourne · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 720 students
- 1722Langney Primary AcademyEastbourne · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 465 students
- 1818The Turing SchoolEastbourne · Academy Secondary34.6 Attainment 8 · 771 students
- 1918The Eastbourne AcademyEastbourne · Academy Secondary37.7 Attainment 8 · 776 students
- 2015Heron Park Primary AcademyEastbourne · Academy Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 303 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 82.8 Top 25% | – | 432 |
| 2 | The Cavendish School Eastbourne · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Academy | 74.7 Top 25% | 47.3 Attainment 8 | 1,399 |
| 3 | St Catherine's College Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 58.1 Top 50% | 47.6 Attainment 8 | 1,064 |
| 4 | St John's Meads Church of England Primary School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 57.2 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 162 |
| 5 | Roselands Infants' School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 56.9 Top 50% | – | 244 |
| 6 | Parkland Junior School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 56.4 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 243 |
| 7 | Stafford Junior School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 54.3 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 355 |
| 8 | Gildredge House Eastbourne · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 48.6 Top 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 1,169 |
| 9 | Ratton School Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 44.5 Lower 50% | 43.0 Attainment 8 | 1,183 |
| 10 | Tollgate Community Junior School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 39.7 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 335 |
| 11 | Parkland Infant School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 37.1 Lower 50% | – | 178 |
| 12 | St Andrew's Church of England Infants School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 30.2 Lower 50% | – | 215 |
| 13 | The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 29.9 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 14 | Oakwood Primary Academy Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.3 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 300 |
| 15 | Shinewater Primary School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 26.6 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 393 |
| 16 | Ocklynge Junior School Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 26.5 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 720 |
| 17 | Langney Primary Academy Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 22.1 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 465 |
| 18 | The Turing School Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 18.2 Lower 50% | 34.6 Attainment 8 | 771 |
| 19 | The Eastbourne Academy Eastbourne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 17.9 Lower 50% | 37.7 Attainment 8 | 776 |
| 20 | Heron Park Primary Academy Eastbourne · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 15.3 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 303 |
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School in Eastbourne leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Eastbourne with a Success Index (England) of 82.8. Of the 20 schools shown, 20 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider South East academies & free schools league table, every school on the Eastbourne page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Eastbourne?
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School in Eastbourne, South East ranks first among academies & free schools in Eastbourne with a Success Index (England) of 82.8 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 432).
How are academies & free schools in Eastbourne ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.